Table View beachfront upgrades resume after contractor bungle

The City of Cape Town has resumed its major project to rehabilitate and revitalise the Table View beachfront, one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline. 

Civil works, which include the construction of coastal walkways, new and refurbished ablution facilities and upgrades to parking areas, encountered significant delays in 2024.

The City said unfortunately, the contractor’s performance did not meet expectations, which led to the termination of the contract in November 2024.

The City’s Coastal Management Branch has since developed a Project Recovery Plan, which includes the restructuring of the project to ensure a more efficient and timely delivery of the remaining works.

These include:

Works package 1: 

• Repairs/refurbishment of all beach access points and staircases
• Repairs/refurbishment of the existing timber fencing along the beachfront
• Refurbishment of storm water outlets and retaining structures
• Completion of the remaining civil works at the Bokkombaai parking area

Works package 2: 

• Construction of a new parking area opposite Visagie Street
• Construction and refurbishment of parking areas along Beach Boulevard
• Modification and refurbishment of parking areas along Otto du Plessis Drive (between Marine Circle and Perlemoen Street)
• Construction of a new 2km, 4m-wide, walkway along the beachfront, stretching from Marine Circle to Perlemoen Street
• Restoration of the existing walkway from Marine Circle to Dolphin Beach

Works package 3: 

• Construction of a new ablution facility between Shell and Seal Roads
• Renovation of the old tourism office to house a second ablution facility south of Marine Circle
• Refurbishment of the Bokkombaai ablution facility

"I want to thank the local residents, businesses in the surrounding area and visitors for their patience and support," said Deputy Mayor and mayco member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews.

"We understand the frustration caused by the delays. With reliable contractors now in place and clear timelines established, we are confident that the project is firmly back on track to completion.

"The public should begin to see significant progress on the various sites this month. The work will be visible, and every effort is being made to complete the work efficiently. Your continued understanding is valued as we work to deliver a revitalised space that will benefit the entire community."

Cape Argus